Similar to stromatolites, thrombolites are microbial colonies, but are composed of ‘clots’ (lumps) of cyanobacteria (with each clot representing an individual colony) that form mounds, rather than clear layers.
Similar to stromatolites, thrombolites are microbial colonies, but are composed of ‘clots’ (lumps) of cyanobacteria (with each clot representing an individual colony) that form mounds, rather than clear layers.